14 - Pediatrics - PEA/Asystole Arrest

Question 1

A key decision point in the care of pediatric cardiac arrest is determination of _____

Answer 1

Shockable v. Non-shockable rhythm

Question 2

Epinephrine dose for pediatric PEA/asystole arrest

Answer 2

0.01 mg/kg 1:10,000 IV/IIO

Question 3

Repeat time for epinephrine in peds PEA/Asystole arrest

A. 1-2 minutes
B. 2-5 minutes
C. 5-8 minutes

Answer 3

B. 2-5 minutes